VGMUN 2026
Vanguard Model United Nations I
Where Strategy Meets Diplomacy.
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Vanguard Model United Nations (VGMUN I). Hosted by the Vanguard Youth Summit, this three-day digital experience is designed to bridge the gap between burgeoning diplomacy and expert-level geopolitical strategy.
Operating under the theme of "Navigating Global Shifts," VGMUN I offers a meticulously curated selection of committees that cater to every level of experience:
Why Join VGMUN 2026?
- Diverse Committee Tracks: Whether you are stepping into your first conference in our Beginner tracks (UNESCO, UNHRC, UNCSW) or looking to test your mettle in our Expert Crisis suites (JCC Cold War, Financial Crisis), there is a seat for you.
- Global Networking: As an Online conference, we bring together school and university students from across the globe, providing a truly international platform for debate without the barriers of travel.
- Unique Simulations: Beyond the standard UN bodies, challenge yourself in the BRICS summit, the EU Parliament, or our specialized Treaty Negotiation committee.
What to Expect
Delegates can expect a high-standard of academic rigor, comprehensive study guides, and an experienced dais team dedicated to fostering a competitive yet educational environment. From October 10th to 12th, you will engage in intense lobbying, draft innovative resolutions, and develop the leadership skills necessary for the next generation of global leaders.
Join the Vanguard. Shape the Future.
Committees
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
United Nations Human Rights Council
United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
United Nations Security Council
Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
EU Parliament
Treaty Negotiation Crisis Committee
Financial Crisis Committee
Joint Crisis Committee (Cold War)
Difficulty
Beginner
Size
195 Spots
Difficulty
Beginner
Size
195 Spots
Difficulty
Beginner
Size
195 Spots
Difficulty
Intermediate
Size
195 Spots
Difficulty
Intermediate
Size
23 Spots
Difficulty
Intermediate
Difficulty
Expert
Difficulty
Expert
Difficulty
Expert
Description
UNESCO is the heart of global soft power. In this committee, delegates will address the increasing threat to world heritage sites during modern warfare. You aren't just protecting "old buildings"; you...
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The future is being written in code, but women remain significantly underrepresented in the tech sector. The UNCSW will explore how digital literacy and access to technology act as modern catalysts fo...
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Most MUN committees debate existing laws; this committee is tasked with writing them from scratch under extreme duress. Whether it is a peace treaty to end a fictional war or a ground-breaking agreeme...
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The markets are crashing, currencies are devaluing, and the global economy is on the verge of a total meltdown. This committee simulates the frantic, high-pressure environment of a global economic col...
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Step into the smoke-filled rooms of the 20th century’s greatest ideological chess match. In a JCC, two rooms operate simultaneously—one representing the Western Bloc and the other the Eastern Bloc. Ev...
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Topic
Protecting Cultural Heritage Sites in Active Conflict Zones
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Addressing the Rights of Climate Migrants and Environmental Refugees.
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Closing the Gender Digital Divide: Ensuring Equitable Access to STEM and AI.
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The Proliferation of Non-State Armed Groups in the Sahel Region.
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Establishing a Multipolar Alternative to Global Financial Systems.
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Revising the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) and Internal Border Security.
Chair
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Chair
Organizers
Arihaan jain
Secretary General
